| 100 Black Men |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Academics; 50 hours active community service in the last 12-months; leadership |
| Abbott & Fenner Award |
2013-06-14 |
Gr.11-12 |
1K |
Essay must be e-mailed |
| AFCEA-NOVA |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Perm res; Greater Wash area; pursuing degree in tech, math, sci or eng field related to national security |
| AFSCME Union Plus |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Need-based; dependents of current and retired Union Plus members; academic ability; social awareness; appreciation of labor; application on-line |
| Air Force Aid - Arnold |
2013-03-08 |
Gr. 12 |
2K |
Dependent of Air Force members |
| Air Force Officers Wives |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Air Force dependent (active, reserve, guard, retired, MIA/POW, deceased officer or enlisted); min GPA 3.25; comm serv; extra curr; character reference; two types-one general and one for STEM major |
| Aircraft Electronics Assoc |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
varies |
Pursue career in aircraft electronics and aircraft maintenance |
| Amer Disposal Services |
2013-03-01 |
Gr. 12 |
5K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
US cit or perm res; either completed high school environmental science class or joined environmentally focused group in school or community; application available in career center |
| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - Natl |
2013-04-03 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or leg res; read fire sprinkler essay and answer 10 multiple choice questions on-line |
| Amer Fire Sprinkler Assn - VA |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 1.5K |
Essay on value and importance of automatic fire sprinklers in schools; encouraged to apply for national contest also |
| Amer Meteorological Society-Freshman |
2013-02-08 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Study atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences; US cit or perm res; pursue degree at US college or university |
| Amer Meteorological Society-Minority |
2013-02-08 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Minority students, especially Hispanic, Nat Amer, and Black/Afr Amer; plan to pursue careers in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences; US cit or perm res |
| Amer Soc Mil Comptrol-DC |
2013-02-09 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Intended major related to bus admin, econ, public admin, operations research, accounting, finance or other business related field; leadership; extra curriculars; academics |
| Amer University LaLSA |
2013-01-28 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need-based; Latino background; comm serv and commitment to Latino community; academic and professional achievement |
| APS Physics Minority |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Afr Amer, Hispanic Amer, or Nat Amer; US cit or perm res; plan to major in physics |
| Arlington Community Foundation - Various |
2013-02-25 |
Gr.12 |
to 5K |
Arlington res; multiple scholarships available; some are need-based. |
| Army Emergency Relief - Ursano |
2013-05-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need based; Army dependent registered in DEERS |
| Army Eng. Spouses' Club-various |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
tbd |
US cit; parent or sponsor must be active, retired or deceased US Army Engineer or current Dept of Army employee USACE; academics; extra curr; one for all fields of study and one specifically for nursing |
| Army Officers' Wives' Club - GWA |
2013-03-30 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Child of Army personnel - active duty, retired, or deceased.; merit-based; comm involvement; |
| ASCAP Foundation-Morton Gould |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.9-12 Age <30 |
TBD |
Submit one composition; US cit, perm res, or enrolled students with student visas, apply online |
| Asian Pacific Islanders - AT&T |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or perm res |
| AXA Achievement Community |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit or leg res; ambitious and motivated as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work activities related to reducing risk in financial, environmental, health, and/or emergency preparedness. |
| Bank of Amer - Martin |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Need-based; dependent of Bank of America associate in job bands 4-9; comm school involvement |
| Buick Achievers |
2013-02-28 |
Gr.12 |
to 25K |
Need-based; US cit or perm res; plan to major in eng, tech, or selected design and business majors; interested in career in auto indutry |
| Cardinal Basketball Officials |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Basketball player, cheerleader, manager or trainer at the varsity level; superior leadership and sportsmanship in a range of extra curr |
| Celebrate Fairfax Community Spirit |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Resident of Fairfax County; comm serv to benefit Fairfax County; academics; leadership; extra curr |
| Chinese Amer Citizens - Art |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.K-12 |
to 500 |
Art contest "A Moment in Your Family History" |
| Christopher's Poster Contest |
2013-02-18 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Poster contest; "You Can Make a Difference" |
| City of Fairfax Band |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.11-12 |
2K |
Active in school band or orchestra; play woodwind, brass or percussion instrument; submit recording (accompanist preferred) of piece available in band accompaniment form; available 3/10/13 and 5/11/13 |
| Columbia College Chicago |
2013-01-25 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 200 |
Writing contest; no poetry; submit up to two manuscripts in each category: fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or short plays |
| CORE |
2013-02-23 |
Gr.12 |
to 500 |
Need-based; Chicano/Latino descent; undocumented; attend college or university in US or Puerto Rico; extra curr; academics |
| DAR - American Indian |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
US cit; Need-based; Nat Amer (proof required); GPA 3.25 |
| DAR - Dunn, Lillian & Arthur |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; mother must be DAR member; |
| DAR - Findley History |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; plan to major in or pursue the study of history; GPA 3.25 |
| DAR - Pittenger - Amer. Hist. |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
US cit; college study to include min. of 24 credit hours in Amer Hist or Amer Govt; |
| DAR - Richard and Elizabeth Dean |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
US cit; GPA 3.75 |
| Davidson Fellows |
2013-02-06 |
Gr.9-12 Under 18 as of 10/4/13 |
to 50K |
US cit or perm res; demonstrate talent w/ a significant piece of work in science, tech, math, music, liter, phil, or "outside the box" categories; write-up & DVD/video req; under age 18 as of 10/4/13; preliminary appl due 1/16/12; general appl due 2/1/12 |
| Delta Sigma Theta - Fairfax County |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Afr Amer female; resident of Fairfax County; leadership; comm serv |
| DuPont Challenge |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.7-12 |
to 5Kbond |
STEM topics essay- winners in each of 4 categories: FEED the World, Build a Secure ENERGY Future, PROTECT People and the Environment, and Be INNOVATIVE Anywhere. |
| Elks-Legacy |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Child or grandchild of living Elk (member on or before 4/1/10; apply through member's Elk lodge, exhibit core values of knowledge, charity, community, integrity |
| ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) |
2013-02-01 |
Gr. 12 |
to 2.5K |
Need-based; various scholarships with various criteria |
| ExploraVision |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 10Kbond |
Science - team project; US cit or leg res |
| Fairfax Cty Retired Educators - Ford, Harold |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Need-considered; plan to attend college with teacher ed program and teach after graduation |
| Fleming, Attrus C. Music |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.11-12 |
TBD |
Promising music student; plan to study music; 2012-13 to be judged on classical piano performance |
| Frank, Anne |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 10k |
Exemplify commitment, ideals and courage that Anne Frank represents today; community leaders; 4 yr college |
| Freedom Forum/Al Neuharth Free Spirit |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.11 |
to 1K |
Demonstrated "free spirit" qualities, intend a career in journalism; must attend conference July 14-19, 2013 |
| Gulen Institute |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 3K + trip |
Essay "Hospitality in the Global Village"; winners receive trip to D.C. |
| Harbison, Anne & Matt |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Certified language related learning difference; request nomination from member of Moss Society required |
| Herff Jones - Believe in You |
2013-01-25 |
12 |
12K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Leadership; academics; extra-curricular; community service |
| Hispanic Caucus NSBA |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-based; Hispanic; those pursuing education degree receive special consideration |
| Hubbard, L. Ron - Writers, Illustrators |
2013-03-30 |
All ages |
to 5K |
Science fiction/fantasy contest for writers or illustrators; writers submit a manuscript up to 17000 words; illustrators submit 3 illustrations; quarterly contests due 12/31, 3/30, 6/30, 9/30, culminating in yearly contest 9/30 |
| Ivy Foundation - Cooley-Moore |
2013-03-09 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Need-based; academics; comm serv |
| Jewish Social Services Agency (various) |
2013-05-03 |
Gr.12 |
to 4K |
Jewish; need-based (except for Gibson which is based on significant volunteerism in the Jewish community); US cit or working towards citizenship; volunteer activities |
| Kids' Chance of Virginia |
2013-03-31 |
Ages: 16-25 |
TBD |
Need-based; parent's work-related injury event caused decline in family income |
| King, Jr., ML- Cultural Foundation |
2013-03-08 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
Academics; leadership; comm serv; extra curr |
| LAOH National Irish History Contest |
2013-01-25 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Essay on "Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement"; must submit by mail to Laura Corbett; 16479 Hayes Lanes, Woodbridge, VA 22191 |
| Lee-Jackson Found |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 10K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Essay on Gen'ls R. E. Lee and/or Stonewall Jackson; return to Ms. Kobick by deadline. |
| Lions Bland Music Competition |
2013-01-29 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 2.5K |
Register by due date; dates vary by region; complete list available in career center; render one composition; choose vocal or instrumental division |
| London, Jack |
2013-01-24 |
Gr. 9-12 |
to 2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Essay or story on any subject; submit to Mrs. Kobick in College and Career Center by 1/24/13 |
| Military Commanders |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Need-based; dependent of active duty, reserve, Nat'l Guard or retired military; min GPA 3.5 |
| Moss, P. Buckley |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K+ |
Need-based; visual arts talent; verified specific language-related learning disability; nomination from member of Moss Society; intent to pursue career in a visual arts field. |
| Nat'l Assoc Fed Ed Prog Admin (NAFEPA) |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
2.5K |
Need based; extra curr; leadership; 3 scholarships; one for pursuing education degree, one for pursuing degree other than education, and one for pursuing any other degree; application available in College Career Center |
| Natl Academy of TV-McKay & Wallace |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
10K |
Pursuing degree in communication with emphasis on TV industry; creator of video programming; 3/1/13 due date for online application; 2/15/13 for paper submission |
| Natl Co-op Program |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
6K |
Only for Rochester Inst of Tech, Drexel, and other tech schools; merit based; women & minority especially encouraged; interest in math, eng, or tech; GPA 3.5; note Johnson & Wales Univ. due 2/1/13 and Clarkson due 12/1/12 |
| Naval Helicopter Assoc. |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 2K |
Child, grandchild, spouse of Navy, USMC, or Coast Guard rotary wing aviator or aircrewman or children of people serving or have served in maintenance or support billets in rotary wing squadrons and wings |
| Naval Intel Professionals - Various |
2013-04-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Dependent of regular or reserve Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard officer or enlisted intelligence personnel; academics; athletics; extra curr; comm. Serv |
| Naval Officers' Spouses |
2013-04-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
***Navy dependent (active, retired, deceased); US cit; must reside in Naval District Washington; valid dependent military ID card |
| NLHA-Various |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Need-based; US cit or perm res.; live in fed. assisted low income housing or Section 8 voucher assistance; merit; 3 scholarships w/addl criteria avail |
| NoVa Athletic Directors |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
2K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Need-considered; athletic involvement (athlete, manager, trainer, or cheerleader); 15 scholarsips - 3 reserved for physically challenged, plan career in elementary education, or two year letter winner in baseball/softball. |
| NOVEC |
2013-03-18 |
Gr.12 |
to 3K |
Must live in home served by NOVEC; GPA: 3.5; participation & leadership in extra curr, comm serv, and/or work exp |
| P.E.O. VA State |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 2.5K |
Need-based; female, attend VA college; activities |
| Piper, Laura Ashley |
2013-04-08 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
US cit; Fairfax County res; personal integrity; student leadership; academics; service to school and community; athletic merit. |
| Princeton Prize in Race Relations |
2013-01-31 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K |
Actively working to improve race relations |
| Princeton University-Play Contest |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.11 |
to 500 |
Submit 10 minute play |
| Proton Energy Systems |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 100K |
Need-based; US cit; present hydrogen-based business idea in document and video format; both on-line and mail-in application portions |
| Rand, Ayn - Anthem |
2013-03-20 |
Gr.8-10 |
to 2K |
Essay on Ayn Rand's "Anthem" |
| Rand, Ayn - Fountainhead |
2013-04-26 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 10K |
Essay on Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead" |
| Rand, Ayn - We the Living |
2013-05-06 |
Gr. 10-12 |
to 3K |
Essay on "We the Living" |
| Reel Amer Heroes |
2013-04-02 |
Gr. 12 |
1K |
Need-based; US cit; child of wounded soldier, sailor, airrmen, Marine, disabled veteran, or combat veteran; at least 25 hours community service |
| Rho Psi Society - Leadership and Comm Serv |
2013-03-30 |
Gr. 11-12 |
to 2K |
Chinese heritage; contribution to Chinese Community in leadership and service; leadership and service in school and in general public |
| Rho Psi Society - Need |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 Age: 16+ |
to 4K |
Chinese heritage; need-based; leadership in extra-curricular; comunity serv |
| Rho Psi Society - Sci Tech |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 2K |
Chinese heritage; sci tech project and presentation board; mail in written report due 4/1/13 |
| Rich, Gordon A. - Memorial Foundation |
2013-02-13 |
Gr.12 |
to 12.5K |
Need-based; US cit or leg res; parents or legal guardian must have, or had, a career in the financial services industry; min GPA 3.5 |
| Sabre STEM |
2013-03-15 |
12 |
1K |
U.S. cit; min GPA 3.25; must plan to pursue degree in STEM disciplines; Sabre requests that applications be postmarked between 1/1/13 and 3/15/13 |
| Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-based; education major; pickup application from Career Center |
| SBMEF - Zimmerman |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Female; US cit; only 25 applications accepted |
| SBMEF-Behnke |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Female; US cit; going to trade or art school; only 25 applicants accepted |
| Scholarships for Military Children |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Dependent children of active duty, reserve/guard & retired military members or survivors of deceased military; must be enrolled in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibilty Reporting System) & have current ID card |
| Sickle Cell Assoc. |
2013-06-30 |
Gr.12 |
500 |
Letter verifying applicant has sickle cell disease; essay |
| SISTERS |
2013-03-08 |
Age 17-24 |
1K |
Female; Muslim; Min. GPA 3.5; community service |
| Society of the Cincinnati |
2013-03-15 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Must attend VA college; history essay on Virginia statute of Religious Freedom; application available in career center |
| Society Women Engineers-Balt/Wash |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
TBD |
Female, US cit, perm res. applying to an accredited eng program; SWE student members given preference |
| Society Women Engineers-Various |
2013-05-15 |
Gr.12 |
to 15K |
Female; US cit or perm res; intend major eng, eng tech, or comp sci; not receiving full funding from other source; min GPA 3.5 |
| Sunflower Initiative- Fitzgerald |
2013-03-01 |
Gr. 12 |
TBD |
Female; must attend a women's college in US or Canada |
| UNCF-Various |
2013-06-30 |
Gr.12 |
Various |
Afr Amer; website has various scholarships and deadlines with various criteria; check the website throughout the year for new scholarships posted |
| US Institute of Peace |
2013-01-23 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 10K |
Essay on "What does it mean to have a gendered approach to war and peace issues?"; email essay by 1/23 to Ms. Kobick in College Career Center (lbkobick@fcps.edu) who will provide you with a link for final registration and submission |
| USTA Tennis & Ed. Found.(various) |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
to 3.75K |
Need-based; multiple scholarships available; tennis participation; extra curr; comm serv |
| VA Airport Operators-Lillard |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Planning an aviation career and accepted into an aviation related program; 3.75 unweighted GPA |
| VA Career Ed. Found. |
2013-01-18 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Must be a member of one of Career & Tech Ed student orgs(FBLA, TSA, FEA, etc.); future career plans tied to your CTE prgram. Application online. |
| VA Dept. of Aviation - Willard Plentl |
2013-02-15 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
Need-considered; planning a non-engineering aviation career; unweighted GPA 3.5 |
| VA High School League-Savedge |
2013-02-24 |
Gr.12 |
to 500 |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Active on TJ publication for minimum of 2 yrs.; TJ nomination |
| VA PTA Citizenship Essay |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.9-12 |
to 1K bond |
Essay on "Proud to be an American"; mail completed application to District PTA Director: Denise Bolton, 8304 Frosty Ct., Lorton, VA 22079 and by email novadistrictdirector@gmail.com |
| VA PTA/PTSA - Koontz & Davis |
2013-03-01 |
Gr.12 |
to 1.2K |
Need-based; intend career in teaching or qualify for service with a youth-serving agency; will attend VA college or university; counselor forwards packet to VA PTA by deadline |
| VA State Bar |
2013-02-13 |
Gr.9-12 |
2.3K |
750 to 1000 word essay on hypothetical situation on a predetermined topic |
| VA State Golf Assn |
2013-02-22 |
Gr.12 |
to 6K |
Need-based; golf interest; VA res since 9/1/12; attend VA college; recommendation from member club |
| VA Tech-Pamplin Leader |
2013-02-01 |
Gr.12 |
1K |
TJ Nomination required -- see Mrs. Kobick in the College Career Center.
Plan to attend VA Tech; academics, leadership & service; 3.8 GPA; completed application to Ms.Kobick in College Career Center |
| Vegetarian Resource Group |
2013-02-20 |
Gr.12 |
5K |
Commitment to promoting a peaceful world through vegetarianism |
| VFW Ladies Auxiliary - Cont. Ed |
2013-02-15 |
Age18+ |
1K |
Need-based; must be child of VFW Ladies Auxiliary member for 1 year |
| Vietnam Veterans of America |
2013-03-02 |
Gr.11-12 |
to 250 |
Poem and visual art categories; reside or attend school in Fairfax or Arlington Counties, or cities of Falls Church, Alexandria, or Fairfax |
| What About Peace? |
2013-02-15 |
Age14-20 |
to 1K |
Submit art work, poem, essay, short story, photograph, graphic art (cartoon, poster, comic) |
| WMCCAI |
2013-04-30 |
12 |
500 |
Essay "Benefits of Living in a Community Association." WMCCAI is the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute. |
| WRTC Done Vida |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
3K |
Latino; leg res of northern VA; create short video on organ donation |
| WRTC Legacy of Life |
2013-03-31 |
Gr.12 |
to 5K |
Essay theme: "Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime"; persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority - Nu Xi Zeta |
2013-02-04 |
Gr.12 |
1.5K |
Black/Afr-Amer; res of City of Alexandria or Arlington County |
